Political Science Salaries in Colorado

State government workers in Colorado make higher wages than those holding the same jobs in other industries. Politicians in Colorado receive fair compensation as well, although in some cases, not as much as politicians in other states earn. The tables below show that political science occupations in Colorado can be quite lucrative, depending upon the wage percentile into which one is categorized. Earning a Colorado degree in political science is a smart choice for those who wish to ensure a comfortable future.

Political Science Major Salary By Career in Colorado

Political Science Major Careers CO

Employment

Annual mean wage

Annual 10th percentile wage

Annual 25th percentile wage

Annual 75th percentile wage

Annual 90th percentile wage

Broadcast News Analysts

80

86990

23680

32960

112890

N/A

Lawyers

11620

135880

55860

72340

173130

N/A

Legislators

690

72790

17890

19050

86940

126700

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

6030

53480

33010

38550

65020

82880

Political Science Teachers Postsecondary

300

75770

32810

48950

93300

127970

Political Scientists/Consultant

70

59950

37740

49530

80500

99460

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

880

131230

70900

90850

160150

N/A

Urban and Regional Planners

830

78470

51370

60120

89910

108510

!=This wage is equal to or greater than $166,400/year*Salary and employment data compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015